Category Archives: Public

Valve not turning off

If you are seeing issues with the water continuously flowing with a full flow from your valve, then follow these steps: First, confirm that the valve is installed in the right direction. The flow arrows on the valve should be pointing in direction of the water flow. If the Valve is installed correctly, make sure…Read More »

Not getting notifications- B-hyve app

In order to receive notifications, your B-have device must be connected to a WiFi connection. Notifications will not be sent while using Bluetooth only or without a working WiFi connection. If the timer is connected to the WiFi network, you can check the notification settings in the app. From the app’s home page, tap on…Read More »

Manifold General knowledge

This article contains some general information on Orbit manifolds and should help with questions you may have. How to make a 4-valve manifold using the preassembled 3-valve (57253) – 1-inch Male Swivel Adapter (two of these) 57199 Slip Transition Adapter 57191 1 Port Manifold Extension 57181 Swivel Double Union 57184 1″ Inline Sprinkler Valve 57281…Read More »

B-Hyve Hose Timer Valve Appears Stuck Open/Closed

This article will help you troubleshoot your B-hyve Hose timer not opening or closing. Remove everything from the outlet of the hose faucet timer Turn the water on and cover the outlet of the timer with your thumb Hold your thumb in place and then turn on the timer manually Once you hear/feel a click,…Read More »

How many devices can connect to the B-hyve Hubs

Currently, we have two different generations of the B-hyve WiFi hub. The First Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve faucet timer, and can have up to 64 different devices connected to it at a given time. The Second Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve XD single, double, four station hose faucet timers as well as our B-hyve Flood sensors, and can have up…Read More »

Hose Timer General Knowledge

This article contains some general information on Orbit’s hose timers and their specs. What is the working pressure of hose timers? 10-100 PSI What is the flow rate of hose timers?  2.5-9 GPM What type of batteries do our hose timers need? – Battery-operated timers require 2 X 1.5 v Batteries, and we recommend using Alkaline…Read More »

All stations are receiving 24 Volts AC

When testing the voltage coming from your timer, if none of your stations are running then you will see that each of your stations is outputting 24 Volts. The timer does this constantly to check for faults. Once you tell a specific station to run, then only that station should be putting out between 24-30…Read More »

Battery operated underground timer General Knowledge

If you are looking for information on the battery-operated underground timer that Orbit offers, then this article should have some helpful information. What valves do I need to work with a 57869 Battery Operated Underground Timer? (57869) – Any plastic Orbit valve will work. You will need to replace the existing solenoid with the 57869…Read More »

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